Has the arrival of the internet done more harm than good? |
It gives more knowledge
Everyone is using the internet. It is beneficial for gaining quick knowledge on any topic and if we use it in a bad way, it is useless and bad. It would cause harm to our personality and society as well, which takes all of our respect and leaves us helpless.
Posted by: Anonymous100% yes!
Over the past fifteen years, millions of different
websites have been set up, giving people the chance to shop, do
business, play, learn and communicate online. Over the same period it
has become much easier, cheaper and faster to get online in order to
do these things. The advent of the internet has vastly changed the
way in which people search and access information. News travels more
quickly than ever, and current affairs can be discussed all over the
world instantaneously via forums, blogs, and social networks. Many
people also maintain social links on sites such as Facebook, Skype, etc.
Research in the UK has shown that the average adult spends around
22 hours 15 minutes online each month. Some believe the Internet is
dominating the lives of its users and it is unhealthy, whereas other
have cheered the increased possibilities for research, meeting new
people and keeping in contact with one another.Posted by: AnonymousThe Internet can be useful for information, but it has led to a whole new kind of criminal.
I believe the Internet is useful, but the very negative effects it has had on society far outweigh the usefulness. It now allows all kinds of criminals, from pedophiles to terrorists, the ability to accomplish their crimes easier and more efficiently. With the Internet, any pedophile can lure a child far easier and far quicker than in a real life situation. Violent criminals can stalk any prospective victims. The worst impact the Internet has had is it allows terrorist groups to be much more organized. The information super-highway can do so much good, but until society figures out how to regulate it better, the negatives outweigh the positives.
Posted by: M0r3InteriorThe arrival of the Internet has opened the world to many positive things and makes life so much easier for people.
The Internet has brought such ease to people's lives and has done much more good than harm. It provides people who normally wouldn't be able to get out and go shopping the ability to purchase things without leaving their homes. It provides an easier way to gain knowledge and to perform research. It provides jobs for those who are physically disabled. It helps save money by providing competition between stores. It is an easy way of entertainment, which is affordable. And, it also allows people to keep in touch with old friends and network with new relationships in business. Because of these and many other reasons, I firmly believe the Internet provides much more good than harm, and is a way for people to make life easier.
Posted by: SilentIgnacioThe internet has not brought real knowledge, per say
I am beginning to see that the internet is neither good nor bad in itself but those who create videos and web pages are not required to be responsible in an academic sense. Often, statements can be made up and believed by many as real. But, are not really the case.
Posted by: Anonymousadvantages
Over the past fifteen years, millions of different websites have been set up,
giving people the chance to shop, do business, play, learn and
communicate online. Over the same period it has become much easier,
cheaper and faster to get online in order to do these things.
The advent of the internet has vastly changed the way in which
people search and access information. News travels more quickly than
ever, and current affairs can be discussed all over the world
instantaneously via forums, blogs, and social networks. Many
people also maintain social links on sites such as Facebook, Skype, etc. Research in the UK has shown that the average adult spends around 22 hours 15
minutes online each month. Some believe the Internet is dominating the lives of its users and it is unhealthy, whereas other have
cheered the increased possibilities for research, meeting new people and
keeping in contact with one another.Posted by: AnonymousIt has dumbed down the way language is used.
As an extreme social constructionist, I believe language plays the major role in producing the experienced reality we live within. This is not a view shared by the mainstream within psychology, of which I am a practitioner. Due to this, language is used uncritically, even within professional texts, supporting and enabling social systems and orders that are fundamentally against the basic needs of the human race (as a species inhabiting the planet Earth). If those at the top of the academic/intellectual ladder are not willing to accept the role language plays, and act critically based on this knowledge in order to act ethically - both for the species and the planet, then what hope is there for an unregulated social space populated by members of the species that is failing to be informed by its experts? From the level of literacy evident in that space, and the successful way that hate, fear, shock and panic are seen to be spread within that environment, I would say it is doing a good job of recreating the created environment currently created for society by the mainstream media and its capitalist puppet masters.
Posted by: AnonymousYes it has!
People are too dependent on it. It takes up valuable time. Poople are less personal and lonely. The internet has made us more vulnerable to terrorism, theft, fraud, sexual predators, terrorism,etc. People don't know how to write a letter anymore and we are also giving away our right to privacy.
Posted by: Anonymousyes
advantages Over the past fifteen years, millions of different
websites have been set up, giving people the chance to shop, do
business, play, learn and communicate online. Over the same period it
has become much easier, cheaper and faster to get online in order to
do these things. The advent of the internet has vastly changed the
way in which people search and access information. News travels more
quickly than ever, and current affairs can be discussed all over the
world instantaneously via forums, blogs, and social networks. Many
people also maintain social links on sites such as Facebook, Skype, etc.
Research in the UK has shown that the average adult spends around
22 hours 15 minutes online each month. Some believe the Internet is
dominating the lives of its users and it is unhealthy, whereas other
have cheered the increased possibilities for research, meeting new
people and keeping in contact with one another.Posted by: AnonymousYes, the Internet has done more good than harm, because 0most of the harmful things would of existed anyway.
The Internet has brought knowledge into the lives of the common man. Anyone can learn about anything, if they spend a few moments on the Internet. You can easily look up which actor played in your favorite movie, or which general fought in some famous war. Things that might take hours to find in a library now take seconds from the comfort of your own home. Even things that you could never find in a reference book can be found online. Most of the bad things brought on by the Internet already existed previously, such as "adult content". While the Internet has made it easier to find such material, it hardly invented the idea. Children stole adult magazines long before they downloaded pictures on the Internet.
Posted by: H_BairdThe internet has become an efficient source of information.
As with any new technology, everyone is always talking about the negative side effects of the internet and saying how it ruins real face to face relationship, fills our minds with filth and damages our eyes and melts our brains. As usual it’s the panic mongers whose voices are most heard in the media and it’s gotten to such a point that people begin to feel guilty when they boot up their computer. The same things were said about rock music when records were at their most popular, and about televisions when they were first invented. The fact of the matter remains however that we still use both music players and televisions and that the internet isn’t going anywhere either. The reason for this is that although all these things do have a few downsides (like anything), they also have a plethora of upsides. The positive effects of internet use far outweigh the negatives, whether you’re a child, a pensioner or a business man and to say otherwise is not only small minded but destructive.
Before we get onto the positive effects of internet use, let’s start with these much touted negative side effects. The naysayers would have us believe that the internet prevents us from interacting on a face to face basis and destroys old fashioned pursuits of writing letters and speaking on the phone; people even meet their spouses online these days! With business and finance now handled online we’re also far too dependent on the internet and would be at a loss should it break down. With the internet in our pocket we’re now never ‘disconnected’ and are at our boss’ beck and call 24 hours a day. Our bank cards are also more susceptible than ever to fraud and theft… And through all this we’re getting addicting and neglecting our real relationships, stuck inside in a more and more hermit like existence. They also say that sitting in front of a computer prevents us from getting outside and basking in fresh air and instead gives us repetitive strain injuries, hunched over spines and square eyes. As though this wasn’t enough, when we are sat inside on the computer we’re mostly looking at filth as that’s what the internet is comprised of – and having so much temptation and porn at our finger tips can only be a bad thing. The temptation isn’t limited to porn though – we’re also surrounded by bad investments and all-to-easy online shops not to mention gambling sites. And it’s not just ourselves we affect online – we also damage industries by downloading free books and music and downloading pirated movies. The internet provides a hiding place for all the perverts and weirdoes to meet online and to talk about completely irresponsible and antisocial subjects in a way that they could never get away with online. Adverts for penis enlargement, Viagra and Bestiality pop up every two minutes and find their way into our inboxes.Posted by: JohnPTrujilloThe Internet has caused more problems than it has done good, because it has made people lazy, among other reasons.
The Internet has made people lazy. They can pay their bills online and shop online, so they do not have to leave their homes. It has created problems through social networking sites, because people are spending all their time on them, instead of time with their family and friends. Also, these social networking sites have created problems for kids, because it gives people another avenue for bullying and harassing.
Posted by: babydollxixInternet does more harm than good.
First of all, the Internet distracts people from doing the right thing, such as reading books, newspapers, etc. Internet is an enormous distraction to people of all ages, especially students. Second of all, everything can be searched on the Internet, including all the inappropriate things for kids. It can definitely harm the kids and cause their brain to function in a bad way. Third of all, the Internet is another way to give away your personal information. As the Internet is connected to everyone, no matter good or bad, people would abuse the Internet and try to steal any personal information for other users. In short, I would say the Internet is trash. The Internet does not benefit us, but harm us.
Posted by: AnonymousYes. It had allowed a large amount of criminal,offensive and Discriminatory information to be easily accessed
This sort of information would not usually be widely published via offline channels, but with the advent of the Internet it is very easily accessible by anyone like never before, and this is a dangerous president. This is dangerous as vulnerable people could easily be taken in and exploited if the discovered this material. It is quite often found that ‘lone-wolf’ terrorists, for example, have gotten their information and inspiration from the Internet.
Posted by: shadooyes
Yes. It had allowed a large amount of criminal,offensive and
Discriminatory information to be easily accessed This sort of
information would not usually be widely published via offline channels,
but with the advent of the Internet it is very easily accessible by
anyone like never before, and this is a dangerous president. This is
dangerous as vulnerable people could easily be taken in and exploited if
the discovered this material. It is quite often found that ‘lone-wolf’
terrorists, for example, have gotten their information and inspiration
from the Internet.Posted by: HayorB
The internet is great!!!
I love the internet. As a college student, I have used the internet for so many projects and homework assignments in high school and college. It is a useful tool for any age and will help our society grow. Also, the way that people use the internet is a big part of how effective it is. If you don't put stupid things on there, then you should be safe.
Posted by: AnonymousIt was invented to do great things and it doesn't harm anyone.
There are many different opinions, and this is one. The thing with the Internet is that it does amazing things within seconds, or maybe minutes but not hours. It was invented to do great things and it doesn't harm anyone. This entire world is on the computer, plus the Internet which is a big improvement since the ancient times or the mid 20s !
Posted by: AnonymousI think the arrival of the internet overall has been a good thing.
Although a lot of problems have cropped up because of the internet, overall I think it has been a good thing. Never before has the average person been able to communicate with so many people from all over the world and have access to information on virtually anything at the tips of their fingers. When it comes to the internet, you truly do have to take the good with the bad.
Posted by: GaudyTory37Best invention ever - seriously
The internet is, in my opinion the greatest thing invented ever. I can only see one downside, which would be possible security risks. With proper security, the internet is one of the single most valuable and opportunistic things we have today. It can provide jobs, entertainment, all kinds of opportunities, globally and within seconds.
Posted by: MagnusnmThe Internet offers a great deal of information and opportunity to many people.
The Internet, while it definitely has its negative aspects, has done a lot of good for the world. Allowing people access to a great deal more information, as well as giving them greater opportunities to share information, has been a benefit. The Internet has also offered many people the opportunity to be financially successful in ways that would have otherwise been impossible.
Posted by: MariaRThe Internet provides information that otherwise would not be available to everyone.
While there are always unexpected problems with any new technology, the Internet is a great improvement for people that use it. It provides information on almost any subject that people want to inquire about. I love the health websites to get the most up to date information on illnesses and how to cure them.
Posted by: ddeathnoteThe Internet has helped the world through communication.
The Internet has made a large planet smaller, and billions of people that would have never been able to communicate or connect, or for example look at trade around the world that has been in a constant rise since the invention of the Internet.
Posted by: TickoMainNo, the arrival of the Internet has only brought more information to everyone, which is good; without it we'd still be much more in the dark about history and current events.
Just given today's events for example, without the Internet many of us would not know what's going on in Libya as we speak. News before was much slower, whereas now we can find out almost instantaneously what's going on. Beyond "today's" events it allows a plethora of information to be easily found about almost any subject. Gone are the days of searching old newspapers for information and sometimes missing important news for days, weeks, even months. I believe young people as well as the older folks who aren't as use to such current information are much better off being aware of today's world in a much quicker fashion.
Posted by: Li0nEyeIt's not the harm but the way of use
Take the gun, for example. If you added up all the people who were killed by guns, it wouldn't even come close to the number of people who were killed with rocks and sticks and bare hands before the gun was invented. While it's true that the homicide rate is much lower in nations like Japan and England where gun control is practiced, the higher homicide rate in the U.S. is as much a product of our proclaimed love affair with freedom as it is a product of high rates of gun ownership. At any rate, the science behind the development of the gun--chemistry, ballistics, metallurgy, basic physics--has produced as many strictly beneficial technologies as it has questionable ones.
Posted by: chaitanya.sriramaneniI feel the Internet is a great source of information and entertainment, if it is not abused.
I believe the Internet is a valuable tool for young and old to enjoy. There are people who abuse it by hacking into others' accounts, but I don't feel that should discourage anyone from using the Internet.
Posted by: SneakyBryantThe arrival of the Internet has done more good than harm, because it has allowed people to connect in ways they never could before.
The Internet helps people of every age with a variety of issues. School children are able to research so much more easily for their homework, and they can find tutoring online as well. Everyone can connect with long lost friends and relatives, or even current family and friends, to stay in touch. Prior to the Internet, this would have meant writing and calling people, which is not always feasible to do regularly when you are busy with a job and your own family.
Posted by: TMaciasIt's a good thing.
Kids don't watch the news, they are too lazy to read up periodicals. If it wasn't for the internet half of our teenage population would be illiterate and would not know what is happening in the world. There have been countless organizations and demonstrations that have started with the internet as well. Just look at "to write love on her arm" or "pink shirt day". No one would know what they are if they had not started out on facebook. Or even the protests in Libya.
It's a source of knowledge if used right.Posted by: AnonymousThe Internet has improved the lives of many.
The Internet is a great tool to do research on many topics. You can search different terms with results from a host of contributors.
The Internet can make job searches easier as potential employers and employees can meet at a central location. Employees can deposit resumes for employers to browse to find the perfect candidate for their position.Posted by: EmanBoaNo. For proof, this good website!
Where would I have a good and anonymous debate and dialog with all different kind of people without the Internet? Where I live people hardly talk to me because I am not from the same country.
It is true that many evil have come from the Internet such as Internet Porn and child porn sites and even Terrorists use it. But bit by bit, terrorists are being arrested and some sites can be reported.
I learned lots of information through the Internet with Wikipedia, free languages sites, free podcasts (ranging from any topics, including Education, languages, Maths, religion, music...), courses, debates, forums, and even chatrooms. If you learn how to protect yourself from scams and phishing sites, and protect your privacy online by using antivirus, antispywares, common sense as to not divulge your private information, and clearing all your cookies and surf activities, there is no reason why we could not use this amazing tool to learn more about anything, meet new people online and have a bit of healthy fun.Posted by: OraThe Internet has not done more harm than good, due to the readily available wealth of knowledge it easily provides.
The Internet has made information more readily available to the average citizen. With enough dedication, you can find out nearly anything you want or need to know on the Internet. It has opened up the world, allowing for a greater exchange of diverse ideas and opinions, and has made communication and business much easier and more accessible. While it has also adversely affected people's real-world interactions with other people, the pros outweigh the cons.
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